Heather Salyer
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Heather Salyer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary and U.S. House Dist. 6 Special Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 56
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mt Vernon, Bachelor of Arts - Business Management, 2006
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Elizabeth's New Life Center, Donor
Countryside Nazarene, Member, Board Member, NYI President, Leader, Missions, Volunteer
Tri County Nazarene, Member, Leader, Missions, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Joe Blystone (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Never - In medical emergencies, the primary goal is to save both the life of the pregnant woman and the unborn child. However, situations can be complicated, and there may be instances where it becomes medically necessary to terminate a pregnancy to ensure the survival or health of the woman. In these cases, it may be referred to as a "necessary medical intervention" rather than an abortion in the traditional sense.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
If we are going to have these drugs they should meet safety standards. However, I believe it would be better if we did not have abortion drugs.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes because they are our allies and we definitely need allies in that region of the world. Israel is God's chosen people and we should support them.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
It should be set by the market and not government mandated. Employers should set their own minimum wage, and if they can't attract employees, they would need to raise their starting wage.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
There needs to be a process for keeping guns out of the hands of violent criminals, but in doing so, we should never restrict the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect our rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (our natural God-given rights) and in doing it should not infringe upon any of these rights.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Bible believing Christian. I believe the Bible and that it is God breathed and is what I base all of my beliefs and decisions. I believe God created each one of us and in the sanctity of all lives. I believe that freedom is given to all by God and no one or no government has the right to take it away. I believe in the sanctity of marriage between one woman and one man.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
The electoral college keeps big states from controlling everything. It gives all states a voice.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I do believe there is racism and that it is bad, however it is not a domestic security issue.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Fossil Fuels
